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nWire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly. nAvoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string. TRIMLITE AND TRIM ‘N EDGE DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA DIRECTION OF ROTATION BEST CUTTING AREA EASY REACH DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA DIRECTION OF ROTATION BEST CUTTING AREA Fig. 9 OPERATION EDGER GUIDE OPERATION - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY See Figures 10 -11. nLoosen the wing nut and slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length then retighten the wing nut securely. Refer to “Edger Guide Assembly” earlier in this manual for additional information. nThe edger guide allows the trimmer to be used as an edger for cutting along sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, etc. The edger guide is convenient to use and supports the trimmer as it is being used as an edger. nBe extremely careful when tilting the trimmer to use as an edger. The muffler, and the exhaust from the muffler get very hot during operation. Keep the muffler away from all body parts. See Figure 11. WING NUT Fig. 10 EDGER GUIDE Fig. 11 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 12 - 13. TO START A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. nLay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. nPRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. nSET the start lever to the START position. nPULL the rope until the engine starts. nAllow the engine to run for 15 seconds. nSqueeze the throttle trigger. NOTE: Squeezing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position. TO START A WARM ENGINE: PULL the rope until the engine starts. TO STOP THE ENGINE: Push and hold the STOP button until the engine stops. STARTING INSTRUCTION LABEL STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 12 START LEVER START POSITION START LEVER RUN POSITION Fig. 13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 14 - 15. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later in this manual. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best performance. nStop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and Trim n’ Edge. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach. nRemove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool. nTo install the new spool, make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool. Make sure the ends of each string is extended approximately 6 in. (152 mm) beyond each slot. nThread the strings into the eyelets in the string head. Carefully push the spool into the string head (gently pull the strings to the outside if necessary). When the spool is positioned in the string head, grasp the strings and pull sharply to release them from the slots in the spool. nPush down and turn the spool counterclockwise until it no longer turns. Hold the spool down and rotate clockwise a small amount. Release the spool. The spool should be locked down in the string head. If not, hold down and rotate until locked. nMake sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the drive shaft. To install the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Trimlite and Trim n’ Edge. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Easy Reach. nPull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head. SPOOL RETAINER Fig. 14 SPRING SLOTS EYELETS STRING HEAD SHAFT Fig. 15 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16 - 19. nStop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and Trim n’ Edge. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach. nRemove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. nCut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft. (2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string. nInsert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange, leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be at least 1/...

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